{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"L7 takes victory lap on \u2018Last Hurrah\u2019 tour (Episode 1124)","description":"L7 takes victory lap on \u2018Last Hurrah\u2019 tour (Episode 1124) L7 is embarking on their final run, The Last Hurrah Tour, capping off a legendary career with a final celebration of iconic songs, hooks, and unforgettable riffs. For Chicago fans, the circle closes at the Vic Theatre on Sunday, November 1, a stage the band hasn\u2019t commanded since 1994. In this episode, L7 co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist Donita Sparks joins the show to reflect on the long road, the band\u2019s legacy, and what it means to finally say goodbye on their own terms. Donita looks back at the band's transition from its indie roots to early 90s alternative mainstays and highlights along the way, like being anointed by John Waters for Serial Mom. "We wanted our gender to not be relevant... we just wanted to prove in a punk rock way that you could throw a band together, work hard, and go on tour." \u2014 Donita Sparks Beyond the nostalgia, Donita dives deep into the sonic DNA of L7, explaining why they will always be a "guitar band, not a vocal band." She opens up about the realities of the 90s major label system, the resilience it took to create The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum, and the joy of reconnecting with fans over the last decade. It\u2019s a candid conversation about hard work, and ultimately, a mission accomplished. The end is near, and you don\u2019t want to miss the last hurrah. Press play and check out the full conversation with Donita Sparks. (Permission to use \u201cFuel My Fire\u201d and the associated tour video sizzle kindly provided by L7\/rights holders)   ## Exploding House Printing is here for all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merchandising needs. They\u2019re local, headquartered in the heart of Hermosa. Here\u2019s why I want you to consider them for your t-shirts, merch, whatever: their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They\u2019ve worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante\u2019s Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and the list goes on and on. Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he\u2019s doing. Besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at @explodinghouse, or check out their site at explodinghouseprinting.com for a quote, or to see a list of some of their clients.   ","author_name":"Car Con Carne","author_url":"http:\/\/www.carconcarne.com","html":"